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Bangladesh Labour Foundation (BLF), under the SMEP Project, successfully conducted Training on newly developed DIFE Tannery Sector Inspection Checklist-Based Compliance Register/Documents Preparation & Updating at BFLLFEA on February 20, 2025. The project is jointly supported by Ethical Trading Initiative UK, Ethical Trading Initiative Bangladesh, Mondiaal FNV versterkt werknemers and funded by Foreign, Commonwealth and Development

A validation workshop was organized by Bangladesh Labour Foundation (BLF) on February 16, 2025, to validate the findings of a baseline study on home-based RMG workers in Bangladesh. The study was conducted as part of the project “Promoting Decent Work and Organizing for Targeted Home-Based RMG Workers (HBRMGWs) Engaged in Formal RMG,” with funding provided

A workshop on Improving Environmental and Social Condition in the Savar Tannery Estate, Bangladesh was held on 6 February, 2025. Bangladesh Labour Foundation (BLF), in collaboration with ETI Bangladesh and BFLLFEA (Bangladesh Finished Leather, Leather Goods, and Footwear Exporters’ Association), organized this comprehensive workshop aimed at enhancing environmental sustainability and social compliance in the tannery

Young trade union leaders are the driving force behind a fair and just labor movement. Bangladesh Labour Foundation (BLF), with the support of Mondiaal FNV, is strengthening the future of the labor movement of informal RMG sector workers who seems working in the RMG downstream supply chain without getting their lawful rights. The event held

Tannery Workers Union organized a media dialogue on February 9, 2025, at Savar, Dhaka to address the recently declared Minimum Wage for tannery sector workers. The Minimum Wage Board has set the monthly minimum wage at Tk 18,001, marking a significant step towards ensuring fair compensation for tannery workers. However, the focus now shifts to

An advocacy meeting with Savar Upazila Youth Development officers and representatives was conducted by Bangladesh Labour Foundation (BLF) on February 6, 2025. This initiative is part of the ongoing project, “Promoting Decent Work and Organizing for Targeted Home-Based RMG Workers (HBRMGWs) Engaged in Formal RMG,” supported by Oxfam GB and funded by the European Union. During

The Deputy Inspector General and Labour Inspector from the Department of Inspection for Factories and Establishments (DIFE) visited the Keraniganj local RMG sector on February 3, 2025, as part of efforts to eliminate child labour. During the visit, a meeting was held with Bangladesh Labour Foundation (BLF) and trade union leaders, where ongoing initiatives and strategies

This pivotal event brought together dedicated stakeholders, including labor union representatives, government officials, international partners, and civil society organizations, to reflect on our achievements and chart a path forward for the coming year.During the sessions we have highlighted our milestones while addressing the challenges and lessons learned.We have also identified the key priorities of our

we successfully conducted a comprehensive Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) Training for the dedicated staff of all partner organizations of Mondiaal FNV in Bangladesh, including Bangladesh Labour Foundation (BLF), Bangladesh Institute of Labour Studies (BILS), and Awaj Foundation. The training focused on strengthening project planning and implementation by equipping participants with essential skills and

The Department of Inspection for Factories and Establishments (DIFE) organized a kickoff meeting on Minimum Wage Implementation in the Tannery Sector as part of the National Plan of Action (NPA). Md. Atiqur Rahman, Deputy Inspector General of the Dhaka district office, extended a warm welcome and discussed the importance of implementing minimum wages. Mrs. Julia Jesmin,